Fullterton, CA (November 21, 2023) 2 police officers sustained serious injuries on Tuesday morning when they were struck by a vehicle on the Orange (57) Freeway in Fullerton. The Lost Angeles Police Department said the collision occurred right at 2:00 a.m.
The two police officers were part of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Newton Division that was pursuing a suspect in downtown Los Angeles in Fullerton, just before midnight. The pursuit dragged on through the area until the driver of the vehicle tossed a weapon out the car window as she drove down the Freeway. The two officers got out of their patrol car in an attempt to find the weapon the suspect had thrown from their window. As they searched the area, a woman driving an Infiniti hit the back of their police car. The force caused the police car to move, hitting the officers, according to authorities.
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The officers were both injured and paramedics arrived at the scene quickly to offer aid. Both of the officers were transported to the UCI Medical Center in Orange, where they are said to be in serious condition.
Officers issued a SigAlert for the northbound 57 Freeway and Yorba Linda Boulevard so they could conduct an investigation. The police cruiser had to be removed from the scene and officers searched for any evidence available to help them figure out why the vehicle crashed into the police cruiser.
Liability In Fullerton Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In Fullerton
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the 2 officers injured in this collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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